KINGSTON  The first domino regarding the move into the new Kingston High School has fallen.
This Thursday, Hill Worldwide Moving Services, based out of Poulsbo, will be transporting various items belonging to KHS faculty into the brand new facility from July 5-13.

POULSBO  The Poulsbo Marine Science Center has struggled to gain enough financial momentum for a reopening since its closure in February 2005. With funding from the state now reaching just $150,000 over the next two years  half of its expected cost  its need for monetary support has never been greater.

INDIANOLA  Thousands of ducks flew the coop Saturday afternoon after being swept away in a strong current, causing Indianola residents to groan and take a two hour break from their revelry to herd them all together.
It was quite a scene.

POULSBO  In 1989, a small group of Kitsap County residents took aim at a lofty goal: helping the blind see.
Theyve been succeeding to varying degrees ever since and, although the volunteers of the Kitsap Navigators work tirelessly to assist those in need, the group is always on the lookout for new members to take up the torch  or leash as the case may be.

LITTLE BOSTON  As always, master carver Joe Ives Sr. was more than happy to share his stories  though Friday morning they were special tales of a 10-foot wide by 8-foot high mural and its creation. The mural was dedicated to the elders of the Port Gamble SKlallam Tribe.

PORT ORCHARD  Hansville consultant Stephen Bauer was selected as the next North Kitsap County Commissioner on Monday to fill the unexpired term of Chris Endresen, who is now state director for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell.

ALKI POINT  Since the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet ceased in the early 1900s and following a brief stint with Aqua Express, North Kitsap commuters have been feeling the harsh passenger-only ferry drought. After a Cascadia Discover Institute panel Monday evening at Alki Point, however, foot ferry hopefuls in Kingston and Poulsbo are feeling relief plans may be buoyed sooner rather than later.

KINGSTON  The tip of the iceberg pertaining to the much-anticipated opening of Kingston High School in September is now clearly visible.
Pousbo-based Hill Worldwide Moving Services started on the job Thursday and is currently in the process of transporting various items belonging to KHS faculty into the brand new facility.

KINGSTON  Bombs were bursting in the air over Kingston and red, white and blue were a must on any form of clothing for residents and visitors celebrating the 231st Independence Day downtown. From the longest running parade in the state, some say west of the Mississippi, to Tiny Town to the special Kingston Farmers Market and music festival, the North End was hopping during the patriotic holiday.

KEYPORT  The sun shone brightly on District No. 18s Fire Station 3 in Keyport Wednesday morning, where not fire trucks but red, white and blue-covered tables awaited hungry patrons getting an early start on their Independence Day celebration.
Ready with pancakes, eggs and hearty conversation, the Keyport Community Club welcomed both neighbors and visitors to its 31st annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast and Parade.

POULSBO  Jeff Dorans shoes will soon be filled permanently.
The city will host a police chief candidate open house from 2-4 p.m. July 11 at Poulsbo City Hall, after announcing five finalists for the position Tuesday. Interviews will follow on July 12, and Poulsbo Mayor Kathryn Quade said she intends to make a decision by July 13.
This will be the first face people see of the community, good or bad, she said. Im looking for someone who is both skilled and a qualified leader.

POULSBO  Poulsbo City Councilwoman Connie Lord loves to paint. And though the former art teacher and Northwest College of Art graduate no longer runs her own gallery, she still likes to pick up a brush now and then. But Lords hands will soon be busy with campaign pamphlets, not paint, as her second four-year term on city council comes to an end and elections approach this fall.

KINGSTON  Four Kingston High School students to be will get a first class lesson in Español in a few days.
Girl Scouts Troop 803, consisting of Erika Rabura, Rachel Burk, Chelsea Wilson and Kendra Gottschalk will leave the comforts of their Kingston homes for an adventure in Mexico from July 9-20. The Scouts will spend their first three days in Mexico City before traveling 47 miles south to Cuernavaca, where they will stay for the remainder of their trip.

HANSVILLE  As Hansville resident and local consultant Steve Bauer prepares to be sworn in to the North Kitsap Commissioners seat Monday, hes already reviewing potential projects and communities, groups and people he wants to work with during his tenure as the North Ends representative.

POULSBO  There was only one delay before Poulsbos annual Third of July watermelon eating and seed-spitting contest: someone forgot to bring the watermelons.
Needless to say, it was quickly addressed.

POULSBO  The national pastime literally will be on display in the North End next week as the diamonds at Snider Park play host to the Babe Ruth All-Star state baseball tournament for 13 year olds from July 12-15 in Poulsbo.

KINGSTON  The North End community is hoping to cleanup in an effort to help Kingston teenager Aaron Jacot get further down his long road to recovery.
To get the recent North Kitsap High School graduate moving in the right direction supporters of Jacot will host a massive car from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 at Kingston Albertsons.

POULSBO  Residents who have wondered where cooking lessons, music, organically-grown foods and the company of good friends collide, need look no further. Now in its fourth year of business, the Poulsbo Farmers Market is boasting over 50 vendors and more events on its calendar than ever before.

KINGSTON  New Port of Kingston manager Mike Bookey has some smaller plans in mind for the Kingston marina, but they could lead to larger conquests later in his career in running the waterfront. After having been at the port office about a month, he is confident his ideas will help improve the downtown area.

POULSBO  Its back to budget basics as Poulsbo City Council members prepare to meet tonight to discuss three city hall development proposals presented during a special public open house June 25. With proposal numbers running from $12.2 million to $16 million, council members face the challenge of working an option into their allotted $10.1 million budget.

KINGSTON  This Saturday Halls Angels, Can Dos, Stairway to Steven and many other teams will lace up their sneakers, find that extra bottle of sunscreen and pitch their tents in preparation for a full 24 hours of walking the Kingston Junior High track as the North Kitsap Relay for Life again takes aim at raising cancer funding and awareness.

PORT GAMBLE  The canine athletes preparing for the fourth annual Muddy Paws Agility Club of Kitsap dog agility competition are ready to strut their four-legged stuff, and it will definitely put tricks like sit, stay and play dead to shame. These dogs, accompanied by their owners, will be flying through obstacles of all kinds to prove they are the fastest and most agile the North End has ever seen.

KINGSTON  Perhaps the highlight of the longest running parade in Washington came when the Kingston High School Buccaneers emerged in front of the entire crowd of onlookers during the Fourth of July celebration.
It was a proud moment for the soon-to-be school and the community at large.

POULSBO  A new chapter of Optimist International has started right here in Poulsbo, and its gearing up to make a difference.
They call themselves the North Kitsap Optimist Club, and chartered May 30 with 29 members already on the roster. With a call to serving local youth in any way they can, members of the club are now planning future events designed to encourage optimism in children as a healthy state of mind.

POULSBO  Bond Road near the Kitsap Medical Center will be closed beginning at 8:30 p.m. July 13 and will last until 7:30 p.m. July 17. Crews will be installing culverts beneath the road to improve fish migration.